Meeting the Needs of ADA Title II: Audio Descriptions in Media for the Classroom

By April 24, 2026, higher education institutions in the US must provide audio descriptions for pre-recorded video content and other visual media in coursework, according to ADA Title II Regulations. The panel explores the regulations and showcases some of the tools institutions are using to meet the content accessibility guidelines. Moderator: Sandy Henry, Drake University Ed Youngblood, Auburn University; An Introduction to ADA Title Standards and Amendments Ryan Stoldt, Drake University; Best Practices in Creating Audio Descriptions for Visual Media Content Lakshmi N. Tirumala, Drake University; Emerging Tools for Generating Audio Descriptions